Technics KN200 / KN400 Electronic Keyboard

Owner's Manual - Volume 1: Basic Functions

Safety Precautions

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

⚡️ [High Voltage Warning]: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

ℹ️ [Important Information]: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For Canada: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Important (for Great Britain): The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE - NEUTRAL, BROWN - LIVE. Ensure correct connection to your plug terminals.

Caution Voltage (except North America and Mexico): Be sure the voltage adjuster (KN200: on AC adaptor, KN400: on rear panel) is set in accordance with local voltage in your area before using this unit. Use a screwdriver to set the voltage adjuster.

Attention Tension (French): Avant de mettre cet appareil sous tension, s'assurer que le sélecteur de tension est réglé sur la tension locale. Utiliser un tournevis plat.

Precaución Tensión (Spanish): Cerciórese de que el ajustador de tensión esté ajustado al valor de la tensión de su residencia antes de utilizar el instrumento. Emplee un destornillador para ajustarlo.

Japanese Caution: Voltage adjustment is required for different regions. Ensure the voltage adjuster is set correctly for your local voltage using a flat-head screwdriver.

Before You Play

For a long and pleasurable use of this instrument, and to gain a thorough understanding of your KN Series Keyboard's wonderful capabilities, it is strongly recommended that you first read through this Owner's Manual once.

This Owner's Manual is comprised of the following parts:

Names and Functions

The control panels for the KN200 and KN400 models feature various sections and buttons to access the keyboard's capabilities.

Technics KN200 Control Panel Overview

The KN200 control panel is organized into sections including CONDUCTOR, SOUND SELECT, RHYTHM SELECT, AUTO PLAY CHORD, SEQUENCER, and MANUAL PERCUSSION. It features numerous buttons for selecting sounds, rhythms, and functions, along with a MAIN VOLUME slider and a display.

Technics KN400 Control Panel Overview

The KN400 control panel includes sections for CONDUCTOR, SOUND SELECT, RHYTHM SELECT, COMPOSER, AUTO PLAY CHORD, SEQUENCER, and MANUAL PERCUSSION. It also features a PITCH BEND wheel, MODULATION button, MAIN VOLUME slider, and a display. It offers more advanced features like the COMPOSER.

Basic Operating Guide

Setting Up (KN200)

  1. Use the included AC adaptor (SY-AD1) to connect the instrument to an outlet. Note: Use only the included AC adaptor; others may cause malfunction or damage.
  2. Press the ▶️ PLAY button to turn it on.
  3. Set up the included music stand as shown in the illustration.

When the keyboard is turned off, all stored memories and settings return to their initialized status.

Setting Up (KN400)

  1. Plug the included power cord into an outlet.
  2. Press the ? POWER button to turn it on.
  3. Set up the included music stand as shown in the illustration.

Initializing Settings (KN400): To reset all functions and memories to their initialized settings, turn on the ? POWER button while pressing all three MANUAL PERCUSSION buttons simultaneously.

Playing the Keyboard

1. Play the keyboard. The default sound is PIANO.

2. Set the ? MAIN VOLUME to an appropriate level using the slider.

You can produce up to 11 notes simultaneously. If headphones are connected, the sound from the internal speakers is turned off.

KN400 Specifics: The KN400 features Touch Response, allowing volume control by playing keys harder or softer.

Selecting Sounds

You can easily select any of 48 different sounds by pressing corresponding buttons. The VARIATION sound available for each preset sound doubles your expressive power.

Using the Sound Select:

  1. Select a sound by pressing the corresponding SOUND SELECT buttons in the vertical and horizontal rows.
  2. You can change the sound by pressing the VARIATION button to turn it on.

You can mix two different sounds or "split" the keyboard into left and right parts with different sounds assigned to each. (Refer to Vol. 2).

Listen to the Demonstration Tune

18 demonstration performances are preset. Listen to them to hear the capabilities of the KN200/KN400 using PCM sounds.

  1. Press the ? DEMO button.
  2. In the RHYTHM SELECT or SOUND SELECT sections, select a demonstration by pressing the vertical and horizontal row buttons. The indicator for the selected demo will flash.
  3. The demonstration tune will play. To stop, press a flashing button. To listen to another, press a different flashing button.
  4. When finished, press the ? DEMO button again.

Continuous Performance: Pressing the START/STOP button after step 1 plays demos continuously and repeats them. Pressing START/STOP again stops the continuous performance. Other buttons and keys are inactive during demonstration playback.

Playing Automatic Rhythms

Listen to a Preset Rhythm

  1. In the CONDUCTOR section, press the POLY 1 button to turn it on.
  2. In the RHYTHM SELECT matrix, select a rhythm (e.g., BOSSA NOVA) by pressing the horizontal and vertical row buttons.
  3. Start the rhythm by pressing the ▶️/■ START/STOP button.
  4. Stop the rhythm by pressing the ▶️/■ START/STOP button again.

Control the Rhythm

A. Adjust Tempo: Use the ? SLOW and ? FAST buttons for TEMPO. The set tempo is shown on the display.

B. Insert a Fill-in Pattern: While the rhythm is playing, press the ➡️ FILL IN button.

C. Insert an Intro/Ending Pattern: Before starting the rhythm, press the ⏪ INTRO & ENDING button to turn it on for an intro. Pressing it again while the rhythm plays triggers an ending pattern and stops the rhythm.

Automatic Accompaniment

The AUTO PLAY CHORD function automatically plays an accompaniment pattern that matches the selected rhythm simply by playing a chord on the keyboard.

Use the AUTO PLAY CHORD

  1. In the RHYTHM SELECT matrix, select the MARCH 1 rhythm.
  2. Press the ✨ ONE TOUCH PLAY button until panel settings change.
  3. In the AUTO PLAY CHORD section, press the ONE-FINGER button to turn it on.
  4. Play chords with your left hand and the melody with your right. The automatic accompaniment starts.

Example: "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon"

When C, G7, and F are indicated in the musical score, press the corresponding keys. The score shows the melody and chord changes.

Chord Playing Example:

Storing a Chord Progression

You can store a tune's chord progression in the keyboard's SEQUENCER memory to focus on playing the melody while the accompaniment plays back the chords.

Storing a Chord Progression in the Sequencer

  1. Press the STEP RECORD button in the SEQUENCER section. Its indicator lights.
  2. The ACCOMP/CHORD indicator flashes.
  3. While holding down a C chord on the left part of the keyboard, press the 'o' key to specify a whole note (one measure of C chord). A "beep" will sound.
  4. While holding down an F chord, press the 'o' key.
  5. While holding down a G7 chord, press the 'o' key.
  6. While holding down a C chord, press the 'o' key.
  7. Repeat steps 2-5 three more times to store the entire chord progression.
  8. Press the 'H' key. The STEP RECORD indicator turns off and the ACCOMP/CHORD indicator lights.

Playing Back the Chord Progression

  1. Confirm that the ACCOMP/CHORD button is on.
  2. Press the ↩️ SEQUENCER RESET button.
  3. Press the ▶️/■ START/STOP button. The automatic accompaniment pattern is played back following the stored chord progression.

Note for KN200: If the power is turned off, the stored memory is erased.

Storing a Performance

The SEQUENCER allows you to record your keyboard performance and have it played back automatically exactly as you performed it.

Storing Your Performance in the Sequencer

  1. In the SEQUENCER section, press the ? RECORD button to turn it on.
  2. In the SEQUENCER section, press the POLY (KN200) or POLY 1 (KN400) button to turn it on.
  3. In the SOUND SELECT matrix, select a sound (e.g., JAZZ GUITAR).
  4. Play the melody on the keyboard. Actual recording begins when you press a key or the ▶️/■ START/STOP button to start the rhythm.
  5. At the end of the tune, press the ? RECORD button in the SEQUENCER section again to turn it off.

Playing Back Your Performance

  1. In the SEQUENCER section, check that the indicator for the POLY (KN200) or POLY 1 (KN400) button is lit. If not, press the button to turn it on.
  2. Press the ↩️ SEQUENCER RESET button.
  3. Press the ▶️/■ START/STOP button. Your performance is played back just as you recorded it.

Creating a Rhythm Pattern (KN400)

The COMPOSER function allows you to create and store your original accompaniment patterns, which can be played back like the AUTO PLAY CHORD.

Storing a Rhythm Pattern in the Composer

  1. In the COMPOSER section, press the ? RECORD button to turn it on.
  2. In the RHYTHM SELECT matrix, press the COMP 1 button. Its indicator lights. "ALL" is shown on the display.
  3. In the COMPOSER section, press the ❌ CLEAR button.
  4. In the COMPOSER section, press the ? RECORD button once. "dr" (drum) is shown on the display. The sound of the metronome begins.
  5. Play the rhythm pattern on the keyboard:
    • Find the key with the bass drum 2 mark (ID 2) above it. Use this key to store two measures of the bass drum pattern in time with the metronome.
    • Then, use the snare drum 1 key (tiiil 1) to store two measures of the snare drum pattern.
    • Finally, use the hi-hat closed 1 key () to store two measures of the hi-hat pattern.

    The 2-measure pattern is repeatedly played back while you are recording.

  6. In the COMPOSER section, press the ? RECORD button 5 times to turn it off.

Playing Back the Rhythm Pattern

  1. In the RHYTHM SELECT section, confirm that the COMP 1 indicator is lit.
  2. Press the ▶️/■ START/STOP button. Playback of your original accompaniment pattern starts or stops each time the button is pressed.

Options and Connections

This section details optional accessories and connections to the rear panel.

Optional Accessories

Rear Panel Connections

KN200 & KN400:

KN200 Specific:

KN400 Specific:

Cautions for Safest Use

Installation Location

  1. Ensure good ventilation; do not cover ventilation holes.
  2. Place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
  3. Choose a location with minimal humidity, vibration, and dust.

Power Source

Handling the Power Cord

Internal Safety

If Water Gets into the Unit

Disconnect the power cord plug from the outlet and contact the dealer. Avoid placing liquid containers on the unit.

If Operation Seems Abnormal

Immediately turn off the instrument, disconnect the power cord plug, and contact the dealer. Discontinue use to prevent further damage or accidents.

Power Cord Condition

Never use a damaged power cord (scarred, cut, broken, or with bad contact) as it may cause fire or serious electrical shock. Do not forcibly bend the power cord.

Maintenance

Symptoms Which Appear to Be Signs of Trouble

The following performance changes may occur but do not indicate trouble:

Sounds and Effects

Rhythm

Auto Play Chord

Sequencer

Composer (KN400)

Other Issues

Index

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